Abstract:The appraisal of policies and programs are both complex and challenging. This is largely due to the scale, uncertainty and number of dimensions that must be considered when making judgments and determining value. In addition, there are competing, often conflicting values, multiple objectives and stakeholders, and the presence of both hard and soft factors. Finding an overall measure of value and establishing preference structures amongst decision-makers amidst this turmoil continues to be a real challenge and … Show more
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